The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) on Tuesday signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s ZKB Town (Pvt.) Ltd. to jointly develop a large-scale residential housing project near Islamabad International Airport.
The project will be executed under the FGEHA Joint Venture and Public-Private Partnership (JV & PPP) Rules, 2025, following the End Product Model.
In its initial phase, the housing scheme will span over 6,000 kanals of land located close to Islamabad International Airport and Motorway M-14, accommodating approximately 10,000 registered members.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior officers from FGEHA, representatives of ZKB Town, media personnel, and officials from various government departments.
Addressing the gathering, Director General FGEHA, Captain (R) Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, described the initiative as a major step toward realizing the goal of providing affordable, high-quality housing to federal employees.
He noted that the project demonstrates the government’s strong commitment to advancing development through the Public-Private Partnership model.
During the ceremony, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Works, Captain (R) Muhammad Mahmood, was briefed on ongoing and completed housing projects of the Authority.
The DG highlighted the Authority’s progress in providing housing facilities in Islamabad and Karachi, where several projects have been completed and others are nearing completion.
The Secretary was also updated on key projects, including Lifestyle Residency Apartments, Sectors G-13 & G-14, and Skyline Housing Projects. He appreciated FGEHA’s transparency, use of modern construction standards, and introduction of online services for public convenience. Reaffirming the government’s commitment to quality housing, he directed that all projects be completed on time.
At the conclusion of the event, Muhammad Sadiq Anzar, Chairman of the All-Pakistan Newspaper Employees Confederation (APNEC), presented a shield to the DG FGEHA in recognition of his leadership and dedication.
